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Racer Report - Preseason Hoops & Football Update

Racer Report
Published on 8/9/2026
Racer Report
Published on 8/9/2026
It's that time of year when the Murray State men's basketball team and the Racers' football team are in preseason periods, as are most of the Murray State programs as we get into the last part of August. Dave Winder has updates from France as the Racer Basketball gets ready for two games to end their three-country challenge. He also visits with Kelsey Long, part of the group that made sure the trip ran smoothly for the team while abroad. And former Racer Marcus Perry visits with Dave about the Racer Football scrimmage from over the weekend.
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What a homecoming weekend it was as the Murray State Football program was squarely in the spot light when Coach Frank Beamer and Houston Nutt and their 1986/1996 championship teams were honored during homecoming weekend as legendary coaches, Beamer and Nutt caused the recall many memories. Dave Winder has a word on the greatness of each team that combined to produce nine Murray State Hall of Famers. Tommy Draffen also comments on the ground breaking of the Draffen Family Founders Club to be built in Roy Stewart Stadium. And Monday marks the start of the basketball season for the Racer men and women, we'll hear from head coaches Ryan Miller and Rechelle Turner.
Published on 10/28/2026
On this edition of Racer Report LIVE, Dave Winder has a big guest lineup that includes Murray State Head Coach Jody Wright and tight end Malachi Williams. Plus Racers' men's basketball head coach Ryan Miller joins the show and senior Ben Shtolzberg. And the show helps build the excitement of the soon to be opened, new look CFSB Center. MSU Athletics Senior Associate AD, Brock Rydecki, stops by Buffalo Wild Wings.
Published on 10/20/2026
Both Murray State teams were selected the top team in the Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Poll this week in St. Louis. Dave Winder was there and speaks to Racer head coaches Ryan Miller and Rechelle Turner. Dave also visited with several of the MSU players as MVC Media Day unfolded at Enterprise Center where Arch Madness will be held in March.
Published on 10/15/2026

This week on the Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder visits with Murray State basketball head coaches Ryan Miller and Rechelle Turner. The CFSB Center phase-1 renovation is nearing completion and the 2026-27 season is just around the corner. MSU head football coach Jody Wright talks about the Racers' challenge in facing No. 7 North Dakota Saturday in Grand Forks. And Dave has the recap and the schedule for all of the Racers sports that are in action this fall.
Published on 10/1/2026







